Header photo by: Nancy Lee Adamson
Together, We Can Make a Difference
By working together, our goal is to make a difference in reversing the threat currently facing native pollinators around the world.
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Bee City USA fosters ongoing dialogue in urban areas to raise awareness of the role native pollinators play in our communities and what each of us can do to provide them with healthy habitat. Research has shown significant declines in pollinator population sizes and ranges globally.
The Bee City USA program endorses a set of commitments, defined in a resolution, for creating sustainable habitats for native pollinators, which are vital to feeding the planet. Incorporated cities, towns, and communities across America are invited to make these commitments and become certified as a Bee City USA affiliate. |
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Bee City Affiliates Commit To
Establish a standing Bee City USA committee to advocate for pollinators |
Create and enhance pollinator habitat on public and private land by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides |
Incorporate pollinator-conscious practices into city policies and plans |
Host pollinator awareness events |
Publicly acknowledge Bee City USA affiliation with signs and an online presence |
Pay an initial application fee and annual renewal fee |
Annually apply for renewal and report on the previous year’s activities
Bee City USA Aims to Protect Pollinators
by Enabling Affiliates to:
by Enabling Affiliates to:
Raise Awareness |
Enhance Habitats |
Celebrate Achievements |
Photo by: Nancy Lee Adamson
A Cohesive Team, Working Hand in Hand
Affiliates of Bee City USA are led by a broad-based committee - a team of private & public leaders. Once the application is submitted & the resolution adopted by your highest governing body, your team should be comprised of:
Grassroots Leaders |
City Staff |
Experts |
We Encourage Community Leaders Across the Nation to Join the Bee City USA Movement
Just as plants and pollinators have collaborated for millions of years to make the planet bloom and fruit, communities have the opportunity to join forces to sustain pollinators and the planet through more conscientious landscape management.
